Brisbane Night Drive Tour: Story Bridge & Mount Coot-tha

See Brisbane's skyline and river lit up from a moving car, then from the highest viewpoint.

A private 2-hour night drive through Brisbane with an experienced local guide, starting in the city center and moving through Southbank, across the Story Bridge, and finishing at Mount Coot-tha lookout. The tour includes multiple photo stops, air-conditioned transport, water and soft drinks, and pickup and drop-off at a location you choose. It packs the main night-time sights into a single evening instead of requiring separate trips.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Streets Beach15m
2. Story Bridgepassing by
3. Mount Coot-tha20m

Brisbane night city tour and views

• Start in Brisbane Central Business District
• Drive around key city parts
• Stop at Southbank for photos
• Visit viewpoint for city skyline photos
• Drive over Story Bridge
• Final stop at Mount Coot-tha lookout

The experience

The tour starts in Brisbane's central business district after dark, when the city's lights come into focus. From there you drive through the key parts of the city center, then head to Southbank for a break where you can walk around and photograph the Story Bridge and city skyline reflected in the river. The guide is a local who knows the routes and the timing, so the pace stays relaxed and never rushed.

After Southbank, you cross the Story Bridge itself, the longest cantilever bridge in Australia, which lets you see the illuminated city from the bridge's perspective. The final stop is Mount Coot-tha, the highest point in the tour, where you get out for a longer break to take photos of Brisbane spread out below, use the facilities, and simply sit with the view. The whole route is designed to fit what normally takes multiple tours into a single evening.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats your group only, so there's no waiting for other travelers or changing vehicles between stops. You get bottled water and soft drinks included, and the driver handles all the navigation and timing. Pickup and drop-off happen at a location you arrange with the operator, so you don't need to find your own way to a meeting point.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only.
• experienced local guide.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• pickup and drop-off at a location you choose.
• multiple photo stops at Southbank, Story Bridge and Mount Coot-tha lookout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 21:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Polish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by 69 Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs for 2 hours straight with stops built in, so it's a relaxed evening drive rather than a walking tour. If you want to see Brisbane's night lights without navigating yourself or spending a full day on sightseeing, this covers the main spots in a single outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Story Bridge and why do people photograph it at night?

The Story Bridge is Australia's longest cantilever bridge and a heritage-listed landmark that crosses the Brisbane River. At night it's lit up and frames the city skyline, making it one of the most photographed angles of Brisbane after dark. The tour drives across it so you see the view from the bridge itself, not just from the riverbank.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

Most of the tour is spent in the vehicle driving between stops. At Southbank and Mount Coot-tha you get out for breaks to walk around and take photos, but there's no long hiking or sustained walking. The stops are designed for photos and exploring at your own pace, with time to rest between them.

Can I choose where the driver picks me up and drops me off?

Yes, pickup and drop-off happen at a location you agree on with the operator, so you can arrange it to suit your hotel or wherever you're staying in Brisbane. You'll confirm the exact spot when you book.

What makes this tour better than driving around Brisbane on my own?

The guide is a local who knows the best photo spots, the timing of the lights, and the routes that show Brisbane at its best after dark. You avoid navigating unfamiliar streets at night, and the stops are already planned so you see the main sights in two hours instead of spending a full day figuring out where to go. The vehicle is air-conditioned and you get drinks included.

Is Mount Coot-tha the highest point in Brisbane?

Mount Coot-tha is the lookout point where the tour ends, and it offers views across Brisbane and its surrounding regions from up high. It's the vantage point the tour uses to show you the city lit up at night from above, with plenty of time to take photos and rest before heading back.